Contraception methods Flashcards
What are some of the indications for surgical neutering?
Elimination or reduction of male-like behaviour
Prevention of breeding?
Prevention of pregnancies
Treatment of conditions affecting the testes and scrotum
Treatment of conditions stimulated by male hormones (e.g. prostate disease)
What are some advantages for surgical neutering?
Prevention of some neoplasia
Prevention of testosterone-stimulated disease
Reduced male behaviour
An animal more suitable to live within a human household
What are some disadvantages for surgical neutering?
Reduced male behaviour (important for guarding / performance dogs)
Delayed growth plate closure (if pre-pubertal neuter)
Low testosterone (concern if castrated late)
Increase risk of some neoplasia
What are some methods of surgical neutering in the male?
Orchiectomy (orchidectomy or castration) Vasectomy Crushing of spermatic cord Inducing ischaemic necrosis of scrotum (Injection of irritants into testis)
What are some methods of bloodless castration?
- Rubber rings
2. Burdizzo
Describe the rubber ring castration
Small rubber rings are stretched over the whole scrotum and released ensuring both testicles are below the ring. The ring prevents blood flow to the testicles and scrotum which atrophy and eventualy slough
Describe the burdizzo castration
The burdizzo crushes the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord is held to the side of the scrotum at its base.
The burdizzo is applied crushing the spermatic cord and preventing blood flow in the testicular artery. It is important to leave space in the middle for blood supply of scrotum. The testicle atrophies within scrotum, if applied correctly the scrotum itself remains
Under the Protection of Animals Act 1854 when is anaesthesia required for castration of calves?
2 months andcarried out by veterinary surgeon
When are rubber rings permitted without an anesthetic for calves and lambs?
In the first 7 days
When is anaesthesia required for castration of lambs?
More than 3 months of age, veterinary surgeon required to do this
What are the different types of surgical castration?
Open
Closed
Semi-closed/modified
What happens in open surgical castration?
- Parietal vaginal tunic incised
2. Testicle exposed and remove
What happens in closed surgical castration?
Parietal vaginal tunic is NOT incised.
Ligature is applied around the vaginal tunic and spermatic cord, the cord is transected distal to the ligature.
What happens in semi-closed/modified castration?
The parietal vaginal tunic is incised, the testicle is exposed and removed. The parietal tunic is then sutured closed.
What methods of open technique are used in castration of calf/bull?
Lateral incisions into each scrotum or removal of distal scrotum
Scalpel/Newberry knife
What is the SOP castration of calves?
- Restraint of animal
- Ask assistant to firmly lift the tail
- Scrub and disinfect the injection site
- Administer LA using 18g 1.5 needle, 10ml syringe.
- Inject 1-5ml of LA under skin and 1-5ml in both spermatic cords
- Wait minimal of 5 minutes before proceeding
- Provide NSAIDs
Outline the twisting method
- Pull the scrotum ventrally and remove the bottom 3rd of the scrotum
- Separate the vaginal tunic from the testicle by tearing the ligament attaching the vaginal tunic to the testicle
- Push the remains of the vaginal tunic up the cord
- Clamp the cord above the bulk of the paminiform plexus
- Twist the spermatic cord multiple times until the cord breaks, can use an emasculator on larger calves
- Remove tissue visible outside the scrotum and pull the scrotal edges down to help obscure any internal material
What are some of the common general protocols for horse castration?
Usually done 6months to two and half years old
Animals must be either vaccinated against tetanus or given tetanus antitoxin
Analgesia and a course of antibiotics provided post surgery
Animals are often walked and cold water hosed to minimise swelling
Outline the closed castration procedures of the horse
As for ‘open’ technique but the vaginal tunic is not opened
The subcutaneous tissue is pushed back with a dry swab
Transfixing sutures are normally placed through the tunic anchoring the vascular portion, and then applied circumferentially around the whole cord compressing the vas
The cord is emasculated as a whole
The skin is normally left open
Outline the modified open castration procedure in the horse
The procedure is performed as for an ‘open’ castration
After removal of the testis, rather then removing the tunic, it is twisted along its long axis, transfixed and then emasculated
The sub-cutaneous tissue may or may not be sutured closed
Skin may or may not be closed
What are some advantages of open castration in the horse?
Rapid
Effective observation of vasculature
Allows good drainage
May be useful when conditions likely to be contaminated
What are the disadvantages of open castration in the horse?
Herniation risk increased
What are the advantages of closed castration in the horse?
Rapid
Effective haemostasis if surgical field controlled
Peritoneal contamination minimised
Herniation risk reduced
What are the disadvantages of closed castration in the horse?
Does not allow observation of vasculature
What are advantages of modified castration in the horse?
Allows good haemostasis and surgical closure
Herniation risk reduced
What are the disadvantages of modified castration in the horse?
More time consuming
What are the different methods of performing castration in the dog?
Normally single mid-line incision
- modified
- closed- more often in smaller dogs
- open - but skin closed
What are the common methods of castration in the rabbit?
Closed or modified closed, ligature provides haemostasis
What are common methods of castration in Guinea pigs?
Closed or modified closed surgical castration, ligature provides haemostasis
What are the common methods of castration performed in ferrets?
Open or closed surigcal castration, ligatures provide haemostasis